Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery

Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Minneapolis, United States. It was established in 1853. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Wikidata records 3 notable interments here, including Philander Prescott, Q16200866, Sylvanus T. Rugg.

Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery, Minneapolis, United States, photo 2 — Photo: Hopkins, G.M, Wikimedia Commons,PD

Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery, Minneapolis, United States, photo 3 — Photo: Heritage Preservation Department - MNHS, Wikimedia Commons,CC BY

Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery, Minneapolis, United States, photo 4 — Photo: Heritage Preservation Department - MNHS, Wikimedia Commons,CC BY

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At a glance

Location	🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States
Coordinates	44.94944, -93.24500 (source: Wikidata)
Established	1853
Type	Historic and heritage
Era	1800s
Heritage status	NRHP 02000612

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Opening hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.

Notable interments

3 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.

Philander Prescott (1801–1862), interpreter, frontiersman, translator
Q16200866 (1865–1895), criminal, serial killer
Sylvanus T. Rugg (1834–1881)

Common questions

Where is Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery?

Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery is in Minneapolis, United States, at coordinates 44.9494, -93.2450.

When was Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery established?

Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery was established in 1853, according to Wikidata.

Who is buried at Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery?

Wikidata documents 3 notable interments at Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery, including Philander Prescott, Q16200866, Sylvanus T. Rugg.

Records and sources

Wikidata: Q6868009 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
Wikipedia article
Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)

Notable interment

Interment

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Resting Places. "Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery, Minneapolis, United States." restingplaces.site. Wikidata source record: Q6868009. https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/minneapolis-pioneers-and-soldiers-memorial-cemetery/

BibTeX

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  title        = {Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery, Minneapolis, United States},
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  howpublished = {\url{https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/minneapolis-pioneers-and-soldiers-memorial-cemetery/}},
  note         = {Source record: Wikidata Q6868009}
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